It's been a while but I am back and getting into the old IEM game again. Listened to the Audeze iSine 20 and the new Bayerdynamics IEM. Loved both and will eventually get one of them but they are $600 and $1000 respectively. My current go to are my trusty GR07 BE. I am looking for something a...

I have power amp on my nexus 6p and the sound slightly pulsates almost like it can't play the whole note of of a bass drum. Anyone experience this that knows what to change to fix it or should I try another player and any recommendations? Sound quality is the most important factor.

I am looking for what portable DACs are available for either iDevices or USB (android or other DAPs with digital out, probably USB). Headstage arrow size would great. Trying to keep the portable rig actually portable. These fat DAPs (HMs, DX100 etc.), chunky amps and 1 inch high DACs is just not...

Here is what I am looking for: desktop USB DAC with optical input, can have a built in headphone amp but I can go separate if needed. I want to not only run my headphones (either direct from unit or separate headphone amp) as well as feed the signal to my external amp for my 2.1 system. I do not...

I have a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme and I am getting volume fluctuations from the speaker outputs (using my 2.1 system or headphones). I am thinking this sound card is crap and should go to an External DAC either using USB (get away from the sound card altogether) or use the optical out...

I am looking for a Headphone DAC solution for my computer. I have a Creative X-fi xtreme sound card with Optical out. I am using one of the line outs from the sound card to go to a separate amp and 2.1 system. I am now looking to setup a separate Headphone system. I want to use the headphones or...

Looking to get a decent desktop setup to use my IEMs. I have an X-Fi xtreme sound card with optical out (is this a better option than using USB?). I also run a separate powered 2.1 system out of one if the line outs from the sound card (could switch that to new DAC output if that is a better way...

Been a portable Head-Fier for a while put mainly with portable rigs and my IEMs. Now looking to use those IEMs through my PC as well and I am just looking for a general overview of the Computer Basics.   Do most want an external DAC as the DAC in the sound cards are not that great -...

I would like to replace that flat stiff cable on my Sony mh1c but would like to hear from anyone who has actually done it. I would like to actually remove the back black cap housing to do the wiring but it does not look like that will come off without ruining it. Thinking to cut the existing...

Do all the iDevices use the same DAC or do different devices use different DACs. Anyone have a list of which device uses what DAC? I am currently using a iPhone 4 but would easily switch to an iPod Classic is the DAC/SQ would be much better. Thanks,

I will be powering my iPhone 4, DAC is not important, amp only, listen to mainly rock, many headphones but re-0, vsonic gr02 be, MTPG, x10, mh1c etc. I like the ones listed because of features, form factor and reviews I have read. Can anyone rate these mainly on SQ but other features will play a...

My question is this: can you connect an iPhone 4 to an external DAC like the E07K where the DAC of the unit will actually be doing the converting from digital to analog? I get the idea of an LOD to an external amp like an E6 as it is doing amp only. But if you can only get analog out of an LOD...

I have run out of a lot of options for my old iPod Touch (too old to update iOS, 4.2.1 and cannot install any of the new EQ Apps). I am looking to start a new portable system, can be a one piece DAP but I like the option of multiple pieces so they are upgradable and could be used with other...

I have an old iPod Touch that I would like to use as my player but get the best sound out of it. I want to at least all of the following:   Have the L2 LOD Have Fiio E6 Amp Would like to install a better player (either Equilizer or EQu)   Will either of these EQs run on this older...

Thinking of a christmas gift - for myself of course - which one is the best in the $40 price range. Who's got the Bass punch, tight mids, clear highs (no shrill please) and the widest sound stage. Contenders are: SoundMagic E10 (have these already) Sony MH1C RHA MA-350 Thinksound Rain (Little...

Long time listener, first time caller. I am currently looking for a set of IEMs in the $80 price range. Have no preference but do currently own a set of monster turbine pro gold which I love - i am looking for a set for my son. Considering monster turbine, shure 215, etymotic hf3/5, head direct...